Eggplant Burgers

2-3 cloves minced garlic

4 c. roasted eggplant

1 tbsp. water

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 c. chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro or a mixture)

2 eggs, beaten

3/4 c. dried bread crumbs

Cut eggplant in half longwise, place on baking sheet with flat side down, roast until fork tender at 350 degrees. Allow roasted eggplant to cool a bit then scoop out the soft flesh into a medium sized bowl. Mix in rest of ingredients adding breadcrumbs until mixture can be formed into patties or balls. Place patties or balls on baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Can be used as a burger or meatball substitute or in a pita with hummus like falafel.